I've seen a few of these over the years and I'm not sure why this car was ever made at all. They took the amazing Z8 (one of my all time favorite cars) and sat at a table and said "Ok boys, let's take the performance down a notch, soften up that suspension, throw in a set of wheels and some badges, and voila - new model!" It's one of BMWs greatest blunders, IMHO. Especially aggregeous considering it's derived from one of their greatest design triumphs.

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The only difference I really see is the hump behind the drivers head. As far as concept-to-production watering down, I think this is probably one of the most true-to-concept incarnations in automotive history. Not sure where your gripe lies...

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Love Z8. Alpina versions usually do not look as good as this one. Seen few for sale and the color combos were too much. US ambassador to one European country bought TWO (tax free and at mega discount) before heading back to US. Those cars are keepers.